NEUROLOGICAL SIGNS & DISEASES

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The nervous system is composed of billions of neurons that form a complex network of pathways within the brain, spinal cord and peripheral nerves. Disease in any one of these 3 circuits (encephalopathy, myelopathy, and neuropathy, respectively) can cause a pet to experience a lack of sensation and/or motor ability. Neurological diseases that could be affecting a pet can be found in this section by following these steps:

Neurological Signs: The main signs a pet may exhibit with a neurological problem are listed in the left menu and other associated signs are listed on the corresponding pages.

Common Neurological Signs:

The following list contains some of the more common signs associated with neurological diseases and is not all-inclusive: